Saturday, August 15, 2026

MCRW Meeting on Tuesday, August 18th - Fried Chicken Dinner!

*SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 6-8 PM* 

Fellowship Baptist Church Annex, 

725 Gate Road, Madison VA 22727

Please join MCRW* at a Fried Chicken Dinner and meet our Guest Speaker, Senator Bryce Reeves' Chief of Staff James Manetz*, who will give a legislative update and                            Special Guests, three Western Albemarle High School students representing Club America/TPUSA.* 

 *James Manetz

James Manetz serves as Chief of Staff to Virginia State Senator Bryce Reeves, who represents the Commonwealth's 28th Senatorial District. Manetz has worked in Senator Reeves' office in several legislative roles, including Legislative Aide and Legislative Director, before assuming his current position as Chief of Staff. 

 


Club America, the Western Albemarle High School chapter affiliated with Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was founded by Noah Coffin in January 2025. Club America is affiliated with the national nonprofit Turning Point USA, which promotes free markets, limited government, and conservative political values. 

The 2026 White House Christmas Ornament honors the *Declaration of Independence*. Produced by the White House Historical Association in partnership with *America250*, this limited-edition collectible commemorates the *United States Semiquincentennial* (the 250th anniversary of American independence). 

 * *Front View*: Features a reproduction of the text of the *Declaration of Independence* printed on authentic linen, framed by intricate 24-karat gold detailing. It is decorated with symbolic imagery, including a *bald eagle*, a *striped shield*, *arrows*, and an *olive branch*. 

 * *Back View*: Depicts the *North Front of the White House* flanked by the original *thirteen-star flag* and the modern *fifty-star American flag*, alongside the years *1776 and 2026*. 

*Pre-order at the MCRW meeting on Tuesday.*